Must-see nightlife in Darwin

  • Six Tanks

    Darwin

    Proof that there's some real quality along Mitchell St among the generic backpacker spots, this brewpub serves up its craft beers from 26 different taps;…

  • One Mile Brewing Company

    Darwin

    A good place to start your Darwin night out, this brewery's tasting bar showcases some of the Top End's tastiest beers. We like the 4:21, a beer cheekily…

  • Darwin Ski Club

    Darwin

    Leave Mitchell St behind and head for a sublime sunset at this laid-back waterski club on Vesteys Beach. The view through the palm trees from the beer…

  • Lola's Pergola

    Darwin

    Themed cabaret, carnival and cocktail bar, Lola's Pergola began life as a pop-up bar at the Adelaide Festival before migrating north to become an…

  • Discovery & Lost Arc

    Darwin

    Discovery is Darwin's biggest nightclub and dance venue, with three levels featuring hip hop, techno and house, plus bars, private booths, karaoke, an…

  • Lucky Bat Cafe

    Darwin

    Darwin had better be careful: if places like this keep appearing, it'll lose its reputation for gruff, frontier 'charm'. Lucky Bat would be at home in…

  • Darwin Sailing Club

    Darwin

    More upmarket than the ski club, the sailing club is always filled with yachties enjoying a sunset beer overlooking the Timor Sea. Tunes on the sound…

  • Throb

    Darwin

    Darwin's premier gay- and lesbian-friendly nightclub and cocktail bar, Throb attracts partygoers of all genders and persuasions for its hot DJs and cool…

  • Deck Bar

    Darwin

    At the nonpartying, parliamentary end of Mitchell St, the Deck Bar still manages to get lively with happy hours, pub trivia and regular live music…

  • Beachfront Hotel

    Darwin

    Close to the border with Nightcliff, this rollicking pub opposite the foreshore attracts a local crowd and often has bands. A spot out on the breezy front…

  • Tap on Mitchell

    Darwin

    One of the busiest and best of the Mitchell St terrace bars, the Tap is always buzzing and there are inexpensive meals (nachos, burgers, calamari) to…

  • Shenannigans

    Darwin

    It's a long way from Cork, but Darwin has a few Irish-theme pubs. Shenannigans mixes it up with a big Mitchell St terrace, hearty food and big party…